So excited! ...Where do I start?? Ok, I'll start here: Yesterday, Allergan (makers of BOTOX Cosmetic) announced that they have FDA approval for the first filler specifically formulated for the cheeks. Our new friend's name is JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA™. This new glorious Hyaluronic Acid (HA) filler is made with Allergan's proprietary VYCROSS(TM) technology. VYCROSS (TM) is a manufacturing method **cross-linking** that makes this HA super-duper smooth and long-lasting.
Another cool fact: Voluma is like the can't-stop, won't-stop, marathon-runner of HA fillers: it can last for 2 years with optimal treatment... which is much longer than others.
By the way, did you know that HA is a sugar that naturally occurs in the skin? SWEET!
Here's a link to Allergan's Voluma Page, and here's one to the Press Release.
You can also click here to see one of my posts about volume restoration in the aging face.
Oh, and this filler product comes with pre-mixed with Lidocaine (numbing agent). ..........OR without, if you are crazy like that. (kidding... totally kidding!)
Remember to always talk to your doctor about your candidacy for treatments and give your doc the most updated health history info every time you see them.
Until next time, stay fabulous my friends!